Site 1 for this situated professional practice (SPP) is a P-12 independent college with an enrolment of just over 1300. Teaching spaces within the library include an ELC (Electronic Learning Centre) which houses 28 networked computers and a data projector; a large junior area with tables, chairs and a reading pit; a large teaching space with tables and chairs for class groups; an area for small groups, with coffee tables and ottomans; and 8 designated OPAC computers. A mezzanine level houses a multi-media room with interactive white board (currently used by ESOL tutors due to a lack of available space), and a teacher reference room with additional small room allocated to audiovisual recording. The library staff at site 1 comprise 2.5 teacher librarians, a qualified library technician, and a library aide; both in full-time positions. This is my first year as a teacher librarian, and I am currently on a 0.5 FTE (full time equivalent) contract.
2013 Update for Site 1:
I am now permanent full time (as of January 2012), and currently teaching 4 lessons of Physical Education in addition to my role as teacher librarian. Site 1 was completely renovated and extended prior to 2012 and is now a future-focused learning space incorporating a junior reading room, two teaching spaces, five collaborative booths, three meeting rooms, interactive tables, and comfortable seating spaces.
Site 2 for this SPP is a P-12 independent college located south of Brisbane, with an enrolment of 905 students in years 7-12. The library at site 2 employs 1 full-time teacher librarian, 1 library technician, and 1 library aide.
Site 3 is a P-12 Catholic school on the northern Gold Coast, Queensland, with an enrollment of approximately 1300 students. The library at site 3 employs 2 full-time teacher librarians, 2 full-time library assistants and 3 Information Communication Learning and Technology staff.
Breakdown of SPP Hours and Activities:
Site 1: 40 hours [2010 - 2013]
See below for activities and responsibilities at site 1.
Site 2: 10 hours [2010, 2013]
One day (total of 6 hours) was spent observing the teacher librarian in 2010, followed by a morning (total of 4 hours) in 2013.
Site 3: 8 hours [2013]
One full day (total of 8 hours) was spent observing the teacher librarian in her day-to-day duties.
Responsibilities, classes, and professional development at site 1, 2010:
Preparatory library lessons:
1 class, 40 minute lessons, once a week.
Year 1 'Worlds in our World' library lessons:
3 classes, 40 minute lessons, once a week during term 2.
Year 2 'Fractured Fairytales' library lessons:
2 classes, 40 minute lessons, once a week during term 2.
Year 3 'Space' library lessons:
2 classes, 40 minute lessons, once a week during term 2.
Years 4-6 Scholastic Lexile testing and literature promotion:
5 classes, 40 minute lessons, once a week during term 1
Observation of year 7 and 8 literature lessons.
Assisting with circulation, shelving, and book displays.
Shelving of teacher reference resources.
Cataloguing Clickview audiovisual files.
Completion of 'How 2 of Web 2' online professional development course.
Attendance at the Somerset International Conference.
Attendance at SLAQ dinner with Carole Wilkinson.
Site 1, 2013:
Year 10 Humanities, blended learning model. Responsibility for organizing and structuring the OneNote content for each term. Collaborative teaching, 2 lessons per week. Preparation of Libguides to assist students with research tasks.
Year 7 English. 4 classes per fortnight. Classes involve a combination of literature studies and technology integration - students creating websites to be used as an e-portfolio for their work in year 7 and 8.
Lunchtime technology tutorials, 6-8 per term. These are offered twice a week, for students in years 10-12.
Writing of the weekly Acti Ludi article, to promote the iCentre and maintain a relationship with the wider school community.
Weekly publication of The SSC PLC to promote professional learning with the college staff.
Professional Development sessions with staff on pupil-free days - technology related.
Research sessions with Science classes prior to beginning assessment tasks.
Maintenance of iCentre website.
Ordering print resources.
Attendance at all relevant Professional Development, including EduTECH, SLAQ, ASLA, Reading Matters, Copyright seminars, 21st Century Fluencies Workshop and D2L (Integrated learning environment at site 1).
General library duties - shelving, circulation, limited cataloguing when necessary, displays.
Administrator of iCentre Facebook page.
Administrator of Digital Citizenship in Schools Facebook page.
Situated Professional Practice
Site Demographics:
Site 1 for this situated professional practice (SPP) is a P-12 independent college with an enrolment of just over 1300. Teaching spaces within the library include an ELC (Electronic Learning Centre) which houses 28 networked computers and a data projector; a large junior area with tables, chairs and a reading pit; a large teaching space with tables and chairs for class groups; an area for small groups, with coffee tables and ottomans; and 8 designated OPAC computers. A mezzanine level houses a multi-media room with interactive white board (currently used by ESOL tutors due to a lack of available space), and a teacher reference room with additional small room allocated to audiovisual recording. The library staff at site 1 comprise 2.5 teacher librarians, a qualified library technician, and a library aide; both in full-time positions. This is my first year as a teacher librarian, and I am currently on a 0.5 FTE (full time equivalent) contract.
2013 Update for Site 1:
I am now permanent full time (as of January 2012), and currently teaching 4 lessons of Physical Education in addition to my role as teacher librarian. Site 1 was completely renovated and extended prior to 2012 and is now a future-focused learning space incorporating a junior reading room, two teaching spaces, five collaborative booths, three meeting rooms, interactive tables, and comfortable seating spaces.
Site 2 for this SPP is a P-12 independent college located south of Brisbane, with an enrolment of 905 students in years 7-12. The library at site 2 employs 1 full-time teacher librarian, 1 library technician, and 1 library aide.
Site 3 is a P-12 Catholic school on the northern Gold Coast, Queensland, with an enrollment of approximately 1300 students. The library at site 3 employs 2 full-time teacher librarians, 2 full-time library assistants and 3 Information Communication Learning and Technology staff.
Breakdown of SPP Hours and Activities:
Site 1: 40 hours [2010 - 2013]
Site 2: 10 hours [2010, 2013]
Site 3: 8 hours [2013]
Responsibilities, classes, and professional development at site 1, 2010:
Preparatory library lessons:
Year 1 'Worlds in our World' library lessons:
Year 2 'Fractured Fairytales' library lessons:
Year 3 'Space' library lessons:
Years 4-6 Scholastic Lexile testing and literature promotion:
Observation of year 7 and 8 literature lessons.
Assisting with circulation, shelving, and book displays.
Shelving of teacher reference resources.
Cataloguing Clickview audiovisual files.
Completion of 'How 2 of Web 2' online professional development course.
Attendance at the Somerset International Conference.
Attendance at SLAQ dinner with Carole Wilkinson.
Site 1, 2013: